Job Title
Carpenter
Requisition Number
RE47861
Working Title
Department Name
3CM00:Medical Center Physical Plant
Work Location
Lexington. KY
Grade Level
41
Salary Range
$15.83-25.30/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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Required Related Experience
6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or
walking with objects up to 25lbs; Working at heights above 4 feet; Confined
spaces; Loud noises; Dusty; Hazardous chemicals, fumes, including waste;
Hazardous tools and equipment.
May work at various locations on the University Campus and transport
materials and/or equipment to such locations.
May be exposed to elements of weather and temperature extremes while
on-the-job and when traveling to/from job site(s).
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and
movement of the whole body, such as required in climbing, lifting, balancing,
walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Ability to work off scissor lift, aerial lift, scaffolds and ladders.
Shift
7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors requiring night
(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, this position
inspects the worksite to determine materials, equipment, tool requirements
and methods to be used, Plans, lays out, assembles, finishes, and installs
materials, equipment, and fixtures as required by the scope of the work;
Reads and interprets blueprints; Performs new work inside/outside
buildings, including rough/finish carpentry; metal and wood stud walls,
drywall; suspended ceiling systems; etc.; Repairs and maintains structures,
fixtures, and buildings; Transports materials, tools, and equipment to the
worksite; Erects and dismantles scaffolding, as needed; Performs case or
fixture work, exterior/interior trim work, rough framing, concrete frame
work, bracing, forms, etc.; Replaces panes of glass, ceiling tiles, and doors;
Installs partitions, doors, windows, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, vinyl base, etc; and
Utilizes and maintains hand and power tools and equipment, including
chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
In addition, the Facilities Carpenter is instrumental in designing, building,
fabricating assembling, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, furniture,
and other items; Installs, maintains, and repairs doors, windows, window
hardware, floors, ceilings, partitions, office equipment/furniture, classroom
fixtures/equipment, athletic fixtures/equipment, etc., adhering to accepted
procedures and techniques of the carpenter trade; Estimates height, width,
length, and other proportions; Selects materials, including wood, metal;
plastic, fiberglass, drywall, etc.; Works from blueprints and/or instructions
from supervisor; Joins materials with nails, screw, staples, or adhesives;
Installs cabinets and moldings, stairs, and other fixtures; Utilizes hand tools,
including level, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying
equipment to ensure everything is level and secure; and Operates power
equipment, including saws, hammers, nail guns, staple guns, mixers,
sprayers, sanders, cutting tools, etc.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; KRONOS; SAP
Demonstrated knowledge of all phases of construction and skill in the
reading and interpretation of blueprints and drawings
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
HS + 6 Years
Industrial or Technical Degree or Associate’s Degree — Preferred.
Minimum of six years experience in building and general maintenance,
knowledge of carpentry trade terminology, construction materials, tools,
equipment, and building products.
Vocational, apprenticeship, or journey-level experience — Highly Desirable.
Driver’s License — Preferred
Deadline to Apply
10/31/2024
Our University Community
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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